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This 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, located at 265 Peachtree Street NE. Need a room? Get one at a special rate — and find out how to get around Atlanta all weekend — by visiting our Hotel and Travel page.
Need a roommate? If you would like to know about other convention attendees who are interested in sharing the cost of a hotel room, we can help.
Plan Your Weekend
Highlights and Special Events: Check out some of the special events, sessions and speakers on tap for this year’s convention. And check back often as new events and sessions are announced!
Schedule at a Glance: Plan your weekend around this handy reference guide. More information will be added as it becomes available, so check back often!
Professional Development Programs: There’s something for everyone in this year’s schedule. Check out a list of the many workshops we’re offering.
It’s All About Atlanta: The city of Atlanta offers 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference attendees plenty of great sights and sounds to enjoy over the Sept. 4-7 weekend. Check out all the attractions and start planning your after hours activities!
List of Exhibitors and Recruiters: Get a taste of who will be on the floor at this year’s Journalism Expo.
Get Involved
Sponsorship opportunities: Send a message to journalists across the nation that you share the Society’s mission to improve and protect journalism. Complete list of rates inside.
Volunteers: Looking to get involved and to meet new people at the convention? Sign up to be a Convention Volunteer.
Exhibitors and Recruiters: As an exhibitor/recruiter, you will gain exposure to nearly 1,000 journalists from all across the US representing every field of journalism. Booth rates and complete details inside.
Convention Delegates: Information and instructions for chapter delegates attending the convention.
Candidates for Office: Click here to read bios for each of the candidates running for SPJ office.
Grants and Scholarships: Read about (and apply for) the Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award.
Never Been to a Convention?
See what you’ve been missing. Check out highlights from the 2007 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference. If you’re an SPJ member but couldn’t join us in D.C., this collection of streaming video, streaming audio, podcasts and Working Press coverage will give you a glimpse at what you missed.
